Find a Therapist in Virginia

Virginia therapists commonly accept Anthem HealthKeepers, Optima Health, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, TRICARE (for the large military population near Pentagon, Naval Station Norfolk, and Quantico), Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Virginia Medicaid (Medallion 4.0). Northern Virginia therapists near the Pentagon often carry TRICARE credentials given the dense active-duty and veteran population.

Virginia therapists are licensed by the Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP). Common licenses include LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist), and Psychologist. Verify any Virginia therapist's license for free at dhp.virginia.gov — search by name or license number.

Yes. Virginia has one of the largest concentrations of military installations in the country — including Naval Station Norfolk, the Pentagon/Arlington complex, Quantico, Fort Belvoir, and Langley AFB. TRICARE covers outpatient mental health therapy for active-duty service members, veterans with eligible status, and their families. Many Virginia Beach, Arlington, and Chesapeake therapists are TRICARE-certified.

Yes. Virginia Medicaid (Medallion 4.0 and Cardinal Care for adults) covers outpatient mental health services including individual therapy and psychiatric services. Virginia expanded Medicaid in 2019, dramatically expanding coverage. Therapy is available through managed care plans including Anthem HealthKeepers Plus, Molina Healthcare, Optima Health, and United Healthcare Community Plan.

Yes. Northern Virginia (Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church) has a large and diverse population — many therapists offer Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, Korean, Vietnamese, and Amharic sessions. The DC metro area is one of the most linguistically diverse regions in the US. Use EmoraPath's language filter to find the right fit.